2006 BMW 750LI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,335miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 BMW 750LI, 10% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,335 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The right side passenger soft auto close latch is not working. The latch somehow tries to unlock when trying to soft close and door remains open. Door has to be manually hard closed due to this issue. This seems to be a widespread problem for a $100k car. No updates or reset option available on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10454381, filed 2012-04, 32,000 miles“The car, while driving, rebooted its internal systems and the car had a 2-second shut-down and greatly reduced speed and responsiveness. When the dashboard and middle console came functional again, it displayed several warnings that certain features (like dynamic drive) were shut off and the car needs to go to a dealership. This car has been plagued with electronic problems since its purchase and has been in the shop every two weeks with a system failing or shutting off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315827, filed 2010-03, 56,000 miles“Brake peddle appear to resist depression, and braking becomes difficult or impossible. The resistance feels like a control system resisting, and preventing the peddle from being depressed. But it could possibly be a failure of power assist, but it feels like a hard, but slightly spongy resistance, like a hydraulic system closed a valve down stream of the brakes. The issue began abruptly 5 days ago, from no indication at all of an issue, to an abrupt issue in full effect. Now it is consistant, and very repeatable. When braking to a stop from over 20 MPH, the brakes work normally down to ~10mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555137, filed 2013-12, 80,000 miles“In 2009, we bought this 2006 BMW 750Li as pre-owned and certified warranty from BMW of Tenafly, New Jersey. We have registration address maintained in New Jersey, and have not updated, even though we moved to Chicago, Illinois in summer of 2011. BMW issued 6 recalls for 7-series manufactured between 2005 and 2008. The recalls on manufacturer defects on electric and transmission in 2012 and 2013, and again in 2017. We missed all of the notices for these recalls. The vehicle was driven for less than 50,000 miles, from 2009 to 2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #11504344, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park. The contact also stated that water was entering the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11542182, filed 2023-09, 180,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V502000Oct 17, 2012BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24…Covers: BMW 750LI 2006–2008, 760LI 2005–2008, 750I 2006–2008 +3 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10146779Nov 1, 2016Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147123May 1, 2015Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored…
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- 10148166Dec 1, 2014N62TU: EDK Throttle Potentiometer Faults - Diagnostic. The "Service Engine Soon" and DSC/DTC warning lights are illuminated. Engine enters the power reduction ("fail-safe") mode…
- 10148120Jul 1, 2014Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 750LI
80 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 750LI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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